Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Internal Medicine- Hospitalist Team (Non-Tenure Track)

patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance transitions of care. Responsibilities include providing clinical care on the hospitalist service, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, teaching in the PharmD curriculum, precepting students and residents, and contributing to research and scholarship. This position is not eligible for tenure.

Job Description:

Position Overview

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice. The position is based in Jackson, Mississippi, at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy campus at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and is part of a collaborative Internal Medicine Pharmacy Initiative between UMMC and UMSOP.

The position will be part of a shared faculty model to provide hospitalist team coverage designed to target collaboration among inpatient and ambulatory care providers aimed at improving inpatient Length of Stay (LOS) and Transitions of Care (TOC) for hospitalized patients through the integration of pharmacy services into a hospitalist team. The successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative hospitalist pharmacy team consisting of two UMSOP faculty members embedded into the interdisciplinary hospitalist service at UMMC, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes, generating cost savings, and contributing to scholarly research.

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Job Responsibilities:

Academic Responsibilities
• Deliver didactic and experiential education in the PharmD curriculum.
• Develop and assess teaching materials, including participation in skills laboratories.
• Precept pharmacy students (IPPE and APPE) and mentor residents and fellows.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, including clinical research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor students in research and scholarship.

Clinical Responsibilities
• Maintain an active Hospitalist Team Service at UMMC.
• Participate in daily rounds with the hospitalist team.
• Focus on reducing LOS and improving TOC for high-risk patient populations (e.g., heart failure, pneumonia, diabetes with complications).
• Collaborate with UMMC personnel to identify and target disease states for intervention.
• Contribute to annual reporting of clinical and research outcomes to UMMC and UMSOP.

Service Responsibilities
• Engage in service to the department, school, university, and professional organizations.
• Participate in committee work and leadership opportunities as appropriate.

Qualifications
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency required; PGY2 in internal medicine or related specialty preferred.
• Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Mississippi.
• Demonstrated record of excellence or clear potential for excellence in pharmacy practice, teaching, and scholarship.
• Board certification (e.g., BCPS) preferred.
• Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A complete application includes:
1. Letter of interest (including teaching, clinical, and scholarly interests)
2. Curriculum vitae (including residency/fellowship training and board certification)
3. Contact information for three professional references

Submit applications via the University of Mississippi online employment portal:

Contact Information

For questions, please contact:
-Dr. Katie Barber, search Committee Chair- [email protected]
• Dr. Adam Pate, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice – [email protected]
• Dr. Kayla Stover, Assistant Dean–Jackson – [email protected]

Education Qualifications:

PharmD (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.